Modi, Xi say India and China are ‘partners, not rivals’ despite border standoff; question WTO, UN functioning

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reported that Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping affirmed India and China as partners, not rivals, during their meeting in Tianjin. Discussions included strengthening multilateral institutions, addressing WTO and UN shortcomings, and acknowledging shared interests. Despite border tensions, both nations aim to collaborate on combating terrorism, with upcoming border negotiations planned.